2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 438 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.4% in the 90-120k group versus 6.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 42 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.4% | 28 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 22 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.2% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 23 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 18 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 6 | Washers | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.9% | 96 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.2% | 93 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.6% | 42 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.9% | 39 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 31 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.2% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 33 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 186 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 169 | 15.4% |
| 90-120k | 42 | 21.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 115 | 13.9% |
| 2024 | 110 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 127 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (5.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/Ss pass their MOT?
87.0% of the 438 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by visibility (6.4%).
Does the 2019 Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 21.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 438 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.